In Matthew 8 & 9, the gospel writer recounts 10 miracles, underscoring the authority of Jesus over all things and highlighting the response of those present. He is inviting us, the reader to ask: Who is Jesus? Is he the Christ? Is he the Lord?
Jesus takes Peter, James & John up a mountain where he is transfigured, Moses and Elijah appear and the presence and voice of God the Father appears. The disciples fall on their faces terrified. But when they look up it’s just Jesus alone assuring them. Who is this Jesus? Could it be that the Lord […]
Near Caesarea Philippi Jesus asks his disciples–who do people, and you, say that I am? Eventually, Peter declares, “You are the Christ.” And Jesus replies, upon this Rock I will build my church. But what is the Rock Jesus is talking about and what does it call us to?
In Matthew 14, Jesus feeds the 5000 and walks on water, intentionally pointing to the Exodus–Israel’s foundational narrative. But while the crowds see Jesus as the political solution to their long awaited desires for new exodus and a King with a Kingdom, Jesus life and death declare that his kingdom is not at all what […]
